The test is used for:

A. Tuberculosis

B. Syphilis

C. Sarcoidosis

D. Hepatitis B

Correct Answer: Tuberculosis

Description: The principles of interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs). A sample of either (A) puriﬁed T cells (T- SPOT TB test) or (B) whole blood (QuantiFERON–TB Gold test) is incubated in the presence of antigens speciﬁc to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The release of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) by the cells is measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). (ELISPOT = enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot assay). Ref: Davidson Ed 22nd Pg 695

Category: Medicine

Share:

← Previous MCQ

Next MCQ →

Get More

Subject Mock Tests

Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.

Attempt a mock test now

Mock Exam

Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.

Coming Soon

Get More

Subject Mock Tests

Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.

Attempt a mock test now

Mock Exam

Attempt an exam of 100 questions randomly chosen from all subjects.

Coming Soon